HDS-16 & HRM-16 Manual.indd - Furman Sound

HDS-16/HRM-16 HEADPHONE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMHRM-16REMOTE MIXERThe HRM-16s receive their input signals andpower supply entirely through the Centronicscable from the HDS-16. Eight mono and fourstereo channels can be mixed and monitoredwith head phones or sent to a monitor system.The eight mono channels may be routed tothe EFFECTS SEND output on the rear panel.The effected signal is returned to the HRM-16through the stereo effect returns on the rearpanel and blended into the mix with the EF-FECTS RETURN level control. The HRM-16can be easily mount ed on a microphone standwith the thumb screws and clip provided, orplaced on a table or shelf.TOP PANELThe top panel provides:■ Level controls for four STEREO SOURCES;■ EFFECTS SEND, L/R pan, and level controlsfor each of eight mono channels;■ MASTER volume control;■ HI and LO shelving EQ controls with 12 dBboost and cut;■ TALKBACK VOLUME control, TALK button,and built-in microphone;■ EFFECTS RETURN level control.TALKBACKPress the TALK button and speak in the directionof the built-in microphone above the button(three small holes in the shape of a triangle).The microphone will pick up voices from up tosix ft away so you do not need to speak directlyinto it. Use the TALKBACK VOLUME control toalter the level of incoming talkback information.See page 4 for a complete description of thetalkback functions.REAR PANELThe HDS-16/HRM-16 system can be connectedin parallel or series without compromisingsound quality or power as long as no morethan four HRM-16s are connected in seriesfrom a single HDS-16 output.■ Parallel: Each HRM-16 is connected directly tothe HDS-16 in a star con fi g u ra tion.■ Series: One HRM-16 is connected directly tothe HDS-16 with additional HRM-16’s connected together in a daisy chain.Two, 50-pin, Centronics connectors are locatedon the right of the HRM-16’s rear panel:Figure 7: HRM-16 rear panel7